The Cohen & Lombardo team, led by Neil Sherwood, Frank Housh, Melissa Cavagnaro and Jim Nash, came in 2nd Place in the “Buffalo’s Smartest Company” trivia contest. Congratulations Neil, Frank, Melissa and Jim. Proceeds were expected to top over $10,000.00 and to benefit Cradle Beach Camp in Angola.
Two of Cohen & Lombardo’s attorney’s were recent guests on the WBEN radio program Law Line, which airs on Saturday mornings. Dan Sperrazza spoke about mediation during a matrimonial dispute and Frank Housh spoke about navigating through the complex items of the education law.
Speaking of Dan Sperrazza, he was recently elected Vice-President of the Western New York Collaborative Law Professionals, Ltd.. His election makes Dan President in June, 2009. The Western New York Collaborative Law Professionals is a group of attorneys and other professionals trained in the collaborative law process, which focuses on settlement of disputes through an open and honest exchange of information designed to optimize the goals and interests of all parties.
Our very own Stuart Shapiro was honored at the third annual “Key to the Locks” award ceremony held at the Erie Canal Discovery Center for writing a song about the Erie Canal. Stuart’s song was titled “The Lockport Locks (On The Erie Canal)”, which celebrates the genius of canal construction. Stuart was quoted as saying “I write some original songs. I play in several bands. I’ve never entered a song-writing contest before though. It’s pretty neat to win the first time.” Congratulations Stuart.
Maryann Saccomando Freedman has been very busy. On May 29th, Maryann’s portrait was dedicated in the Erie County Bar Association’s Headquarters as the first woman President of the Association and the New York State Bar Association. While there are caricatures of other former Presidents of the Bar Association at the Bar Headquarters, this is the second professional portrait of a former President of the Bar Association hanging at Bar Headquarters. On June 17th, Maryann was inducted into the Flags Hall of Fame at the Italian Festival. This honor recognizes Maryann’s heritage and her contribution to the Western New York community.
C&L Attorneys giving back: Terrie Benson Murray recently presented a program on Estate Planning for the Buffalo Kiwanis Club. Jim Nash was one of the individuals presenting at the New York State Bar Association on Premises Liability. Frank Housh lectured members of the Erie County Central Police Services Police Academy on legal issues related to the use of radar to estimate speed and issues related to police encounters with citizens and the Fourth Amendment.
